How To Put Together Aluminum Gutters

Use a saw to cut gutter pieces to fit allowing 3 to 4 inches extra for overlap when joining pieces together.

How to put together aluminum gutters. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. Steel is stronger and. For outside corners measure from corner to corner.

How to install gutters step 1. Overlap at each end. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.

Screw an elbow to the downspout outlet. More diy home improvement projects. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. Use a hacksaw to cut this length from the uncrimped end of a downspout tube.

Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Getting started part. If you didn t have gutters already cut to the correct size then measure the length of the fascia where you want to mount the gutters. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.

Hold another elbow against the wall and measure between them. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. We found these screws in the aluminum siding section of a home center but a gutter supplier would be another good source. Allow for a 1 1 2 in.

Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia.